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strict

/strɪkt/
strict strɪkt
English Definition
adj. demanding that rules are followed
中文释义
严格的
Significado en Español
estricto
한국어 뜻
엄격한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nghiêm ngặt
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Example Sentence

Her parents are very strict about homework.

她的父母对作业要求很严格。

Synonyms
stern rigorous firm
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “strict”:

  1. A rigorous
  2. B lenient
  3. C lax
  4. D permissive
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A — rigorous. “strict” means adj. demanding that rules are followed

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ teacher never allowed any talking at all during the quiet test.

  1. A lenient
  2. B strict
  3. C easygoing
  4. D relaxed
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B — strict. “strict” means adj. demanding that rules are followed

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Common questions about “strict”

What does “strict” mean?

strict — adj. demanding that rules are followed. In Chinese: 严格的.

How do you pronounce “strict”?

strict is pronounced /strɪkt/. It breaks into 1 syllable: strict.

How do you use “strict” in a sentence?

Her parents are very strict about homework. (她的父母对作业要求很严格。)

What are synonyms for “strict”?

stern, rigorous, firm — all close in meaning to strict (adj. demanding that rules are followed).

Is “strict” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. strict appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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